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Disability Minnesota - Education Resources

A single entry point to Minnesota state agency programs, products and services related to education and people with disabilities.

EFolio Minnesota

A multimedia electronic portfolio designed to help students and job seekers create a showcase of their education, career and personal achievements. All Minnesota residents, including students enrolled in Minnesota schools, educators and others can use eFolio Minnesota to reach their career and education goals.

Early Childhood Intervention

Information from the Minnesota Department of Education regarding programs that help ensure that all Minnesota families with infants, toddlers and preschool children experiencing developmental delays or disabilities have access to early intervention services close to home when they need them.

Early Childhood Special Education in Minnesota

Information and resources about special education for young children in the state of Minnesota.

Great Lakes ADA & Accessible IT Center

Provides training, information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessible information technology (IT) to individuals and organizations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

ISEEK

Minnesota's gateway to career, education, employment and business information.

Minnesota Department of Education Assistive Technology Information

Information about initiatives designed to ensure students with disabilities have access to appropriate assistive technology and receive free, appropriate public education.

Minnesota Department of Education Information for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Information on programs and services available to students in the state of Minnesota who are blind of visually impaired.

Minnesota Department of Education Mental Health Information

Provides information and resources related to services for students with mental health needs in Minnesota.

Minnesota Department of Education Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Information

Information regarding services and programs for students with TBI in Minnesota.

Minnesota Department of Special Education

Includes information for parents, educators, administrators and students regarding all aspects of special education in the state.

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: Educational Benefits

Educational benefits are provided in the form of a one-time grant to veterans who have exhausted their federal benefits, and to war orphans of veterans who died as a result of a service connected injury or disease.

Minnesota Family Resource Guide

A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Minnesota. Document is in Word format.

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities

Provides information, education and training to build knowledge, develop skills and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Minnesota Health Care Programs Individualized Education Program (IEP) Services

Information about health-related services and IEPs in Minnesota. Document is in .pdf format.

Minnesota Higher Education Veterans Assistance Program

Provides assistance to veterans at all public and private higher educational institutions in Minnesota.

Minnesota Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped

Provides library services to eligible Minnesotans who are legally blind or visually handicapped, physically disabled or reading disabled.

Minnesota State Approving Agency

Oversees the G.I. Bill's Minnesota Education and Training Programs to provide educational benefits for veterans.

Minnesota's Resource Connection for Youth, Families, Professionals & Employers

The Web site for C3MN, an interactive resource map that connects youth, families, professionals and employers to local opportunities that can help transition age youth be more successful after high school and live independently.

MinnesotaHelp Disability Link

Information and resources for people with disabilities in Minnesota on a variety of topics including assistive technology, housing, health care, employment, independent living, etc.

PACER Center American Indian Parent Network

Provides individual assistance and information for American Indian parents of children who have or are at risk for developing emotional or behavioral disorders. American Indian staff also present workshops to both parents and professionals on a range of education-related issues including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act , Section 504 accommodations, mental health resources, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, positive behavioral interventions and diversity training.

PACER Center Multicultural Project

Through this project, multicultural staff persons from the PACER Center meet with and provide individual information, assistance and advocacy to parents and family members who have children with disabilities. In addition, staff members hold local workshops to discuss various topics and increase awareness.

Project C3

A partnership between several Minnesota state agencies and the PACER Center, the goal of Project C3 is to help young adults become successfully employed or to continue their education in high school, colleges or universities.

Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities in Minnesota

Web site provides information to enhance, develop and support effective secondary transition programs and services for student ages 14-21 with disabilities in Minnesota.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Information on vocational rehabilitation services available to people with disabilities in Minnesota.

Minnesota State Services for the Blind

Provides a variety of services for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired, including vocational rehabilitation, mobility training and assistive technology.

Who is Eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services?

Fact sheet from the Minnesota Disability Law Center provides a brief introduction to the rights of individuals with disabilities under the federal Rehabilitation Act.

Opportunity Partners

A nonprofit organization in the Minneapolis area that provides employment, residential and educational services to people with disabilities.

PEPNet - Midwest

The Postsecondary Education Programs Network (PEPNet) provides resources, information, in-service training, and technical assistance for postsecondary institutions to improve existing services or to establish new services for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
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